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DA54 PWV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,170 mi
Last recorded52,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 PWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 50,426 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 50,407 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and inner edge is worn very close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and inner edge is worn very close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,349 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 47,349 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,430 miles

2 its oil added.freed off o/s rear caliper.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,101 miles

Offside Rear cracks on inner wall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,052 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 32,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,721 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 22,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,331 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 13,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,913 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges requires tracking

Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,532 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,642 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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DA54 PWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 PWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA54 PWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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